2022 Vietti Barbera d'Alba Vigna Scarrone [WA94+][V94]

Producer: Vietti 
Region: Alba, Piedmont, Italy 
Varietal: Barbera 
Year: 2022  

Wine Advocate, 94+ Points 

"This was a good year for Barbera, a grape that has a shorter growing season compared to Nebbiolo and that generally likes the heat. The Vietti 2022 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Scarrone offers a deep, rich color, sweet tannins and bold fruit flavors from vines that were planted in 1989. Scarrone fruit always has a point of freshness because these vines are positioned on the east-facing slope, whereas the Vigna Vecchia occupy the south-facing part of the hill. The wine ages in oak for 16 months, with 10 months in barrique and six months in botti. In addition to 2022, other good Barbera vintages are 2007, 2009, 2011, 2015 and 2017." 

Vinous, 94 Points

"The 2022 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Scarrone is a classy, elegant wine. Today's Scarrone marries finesse and power with notable style. Racy dark red plum, mocha, new leather, licorice and spice are all beautifully delineated. This deep, classy Barbera is lights out." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Ruby purple color with intense aromas of ripe red and black cherries. With refreshing acidity, rich tannins, full body, the single vineyard Scarrone has finesse, excellent balance, great complexity, integration and a long lingering finish." 

Alcohol: 15% 

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